@ApostateAladdin grew up in Saudi Arabia which is a Muslim majority country with strict laws originating from Islam. After going abroad to college, he recognized his learned racism, bigotry and bias was a direct reflection of the religion he was raised in. A deep dive into the theology, history and hadiths made him question everything, including his own ethics. He details how research and deep critical thinking led him to leave Islam behind, and what the consequences are of speaking out on his YouTube channel.
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\nEx-Muslim Opens Up About Sex and Islam in Saudi Arabia | The Story of @ApostateAladdin
\nAn Ex-Mormon & Ex-Muslim Compare Notes ft. @ApostateAladdin
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/live/g0xEu2cacEo?si=TwWZtNPOLVeOZuA9
\nAn Ex-Mormon & Ex-Muslim Compare ALL Notes ft. @ApostateAladdin
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\n00:04:34 Apostate Aladdin's life growing up in Saudi Arabia
\n00:07:03 How Apostate Aladdin's experiences with non Muslims deviated from what the Quran teaches
\n00:09:25 Islam: A religion of peace or a religion of violence
\n00:10:54 How a lack of context surrounding the Quran can lead to Islamic extremism
\n00:12:43 How beginning to question Islam impacted Apostate Aladdin
\n00:15:11 Other aspects of the Quran that led Apostate Aladdin to question Islam
\n00:17:27 When living a strict religious lifestyle doesn't provide answers to questions and doubts
\n00:21:32 Breaking core doctrine as step in the deconstruction process
\n00:24:50 Overcorrection after leaving and managing emotions effectively
\n00:27:41 The importance of having emotional outlets and having a community
\n00:31:40 Have empathy for those disparaging you
\n00:33:18 The role of labels and identity when leaving a high demand religion
\n00:36:49 When the status of someone's personal beliefs is a bigger deal to others than it is to them
\n00:37:59 Realities of speaking out against Islam and the very real threats that people face
\n00:42:44 What the justifications are for extreme laws regarding those who leave Islam or speak out about it
\n00:44:52 How the idea of a perfect Islamic practice can cause harm to others
\n00:47:09 The importance of nuance and different sects in the discussion of Islam
\n00:49:44 How Islam is growing so quickly and is on track to surpass Christianity in numbers
\n00:52:41 How identity and taking your time to find your identity after leaving Islam is important
\n00:54:07 How Apostate Aladdin chose his name
\n00:54:57 Advice for those who are leaving a high demand religion
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